Wyo. Code R. 016-0001-10
Barber Examiners, Board of
Chapter 10: Licensing Requirements and Procedures
Effective Date: 03/06/2024 to 04/01/2026
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 016.0001.10.03062024
(a) An applicant who has graduated from a barber school with equal or greater hour requirements than as required under Chapter 7 may apply for a barber or barber stylist license by taking a theory and practical examination approved by the board.
(b) Applicants shall provide the Board with an English translation of all documentation relating to their training if documents are not in English.
(c) Applications for licensing by examination shall be submitted to the Board office on the prescribed form accompanied by required documentation, current passport-type (headshot only) photo, and license fee.
(i) Exam fees for board or board staff administered hands-on practical exam will accompany the exam application.
(ii) Computer-based theory and practical exam fees will be paid directly to the exam administration company.
(d) An applicant who fails the examination may retake any phase of the exam failed. Applicants must register and pay the appropriate fee to the board office or test administration company before retaking any phase of the exam.
(e) Any applicant who has failed any phase of an exam and does not pass all phases within one year of failing must retake the entire examination.
(a) An applicant from another state or country who meets the requirements of W.S. 33-7-203 may apply for licensure by endorsement.
(b) Applicants shall provide the Board with an English translation of all documentation relating to their training and licensing if the documents are not in English.
(c) Applications for endorsement shall be submitted to the Board on the prescribed forms and accompanied by the required documentation, current passport-type (headshot only) photo, and appropriate fees.
(a) Licensing by examination requires that:
(i) An applicant shall meet all requirements set forth in Chapter 7, Section 3;
(ii) Provide the Board with an English translation of all documentation relating to their training if documents are not in English;
(iii) Applications for examination shall be submitted to the Board office on the prescribed form accompanied by the required documentation, and license fee.
(A) Exam fees for a board or board staff administered hand-on practical exam will accompany the exam application.
(B) Computer-based theory and practical exam fees will be paid directly to the exam administration company.
(iv) An applicant who fails the examination must retake any phase of the examination failed. Applicant must register and pay the appropriate fees to the board office or test administration company before retaking the examination.
(v) Satisfy one of the following:
(A) Have graduated from an instructor program with equal or greater hour requirements as set forth in chapter 8, section 4;
(B) Have equal or greater study in teaching from outside a cosmetology school; or
(C) A combination of training and work history that is equal or greater to the requirements set forth in chapter 8, section 4.
(b) Licensing by Endorsement.
(i) An applicant from another state or country who meets the requirements of W.S. 33-7-203 may obtain a Wyoming Instructor license by endorsement.
(ii) Applicants shall provide the Board with an English translation of all documentation relating to their training and licensing if the documents are not in English.
(iii) A licensed Cosmetology Instructor, who is also licensed as a barber with at least one (1) year work history as a barber may obtain a Wyoming Barber Instructor license by endorsement.
(iv) Applications for endorsement shall be submitted to the Board office on the prescribed forms and accompanied by the required documentation, and appropriate fees.